Recent content by skrmetta90

It wasn't as bad as i thought- when i got done grinding and digging the wet balsa out, this what i ended up with. I had already glassed the ceiling in the master closet- that's why there is no more penetration. Used an alternating combination of mat and roven x 2, then used a nonstick barrier...

I have been absent from the board for quite some time- moved around, had some kids, went through a few jobs- anyway, back home in Biloxi for good and finally have some time to spend on the old girl. I bought the boat 10 years ago in Miami and immediately had lots of plans as far as a refit...

On the yard and my starboard shaft was very hard to turn. Uncoupled it from the clutch and it's still hard to turn. I'm thinking cutlass bearing or bent shaft. I haven't really used the boat since the last haul out 4 years ago nor is there any damage to the wheels that would suggest a bent...

I need to replace my aluminum rubrail at some point- hopefully after this season- I'm not looking forward to it, but it needs to get done. I would like to know what other members have used as replacement. Thanks!

Does anyone have any tricks to unlodge a stuck core? Can't seem to get it to slide out of the tank. I don't want to start prying on the flange side too much.

Putting it all back together after an acid bath- got the core and the discharge flange in, then I got the first seal and the gland on the intake side in flush to the tank- however, before I put the intake flange on, the 2nd seal didn't "fit" onto anything. I basically held it in place around the...

my boat has been idle for a few years- nothing but the occasional crank and run. We have finally moved home and now it's time to start working on the old girl. First issue I have is no forward capability in the port Gear, however I have reverse. This is being caused by low oil pressure per the...

If anyone's in the area it's worth a look. No reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/hatteras_W0QQitemZ120519870823QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFishing_Boats?hash=item1c0f8b4967

Anyone know of a compatible swim platform for sale? I'm looking for an all glass platform. If i can't find a decent second hand model I'm going to build one over the winter. I'd much rather find one, there's plenty more i can work on this winter. Thanks.

We just put the boat in the water after being on the hard for 1 year. Prior to getting in the water (among other things) i changed the fuel filters and added Diesel Kleen to the tanks. There was a little smoke on start up but cleared immediately. Everything was normal; cruised a while at 1950...

I want to install the footrest/kickplate in the attached pic (sorry if this is one of yalls boat, it's from Yachtworld) in my flybridge when i go up on the yard next month. Does anyone know what these are called and where i can find them? I appreciate the help!

The owner of the house i'm renting has a 42' Post tied up at the house, and it's sinking! It hasn't been serviced since 2002 i think. The shore power was charging the batteries, which was running the pumps, but it has since stopped. The owner has asked me to get an electrician to check it out...

Since the tune up, one of the engines has started to hunt. The 1R injector is binding the rack. The other injector control arms swivel and have good movement, but this guy doesn't. Two questions: How do I correct this? The other question; with the clevis pin out and the rack disconnected...

Ok, so my routine tune up revealed a surprise or two. The mechanic took all the injectors out and was going to test them back at detroit, all came out but one (8v71N). Apparently, the tube the injector sits in has become attached to the injector and when trying to remove the injector the tube...

Has anyone changed their wheels underwater? I was told i may need a prop puller, and i have no idea where to get on of those. I talked to one of the local yards and they're extremely busy, busy to the point where they'd have to block her up in order to change the wheels. This equals about...